Terns

Sternes

Birds seen in Cuba

Laridae & Chlidonias

Lives, Habitats & Pictures of the Terns

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There are at least thiteen types of terns including the native and vagrant species that have been seen in
Cuba. These different types are closely matched, with a portion seen over different areas of the island and the other seen
around the coastlines and out at sea. Almost all species of terns are black and white and in most cases are more white than black.

With their long pointed wings and long tail feathers, terns fly over water like swallows fly over land. With quick and agile
manoeuvring, these birds dart through the air, diving and capturing their prey by piercing them with their pointed bills.
Terns are known for the great distances they travel during migration, especially the Arctic Tern,
which flies to the Antarctic every fall and returns to the Arctic every Spring.

Click on the bird images or names see pictures of the Terns seen in Cuba